Call for Papers: E-Conference on Elderly Women and Law | DNLU Jabalpur

Centre for Socio-Legal Studies and Research (CSLSR), Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, in collaboration with the Madhyanchal Sociological Society, is organising a One-Day National E-Conference titled “Elderly Women and Law: Rights, Care and Dignity” on 08 March 2026 (Sunday).

About DNLU Jabalpur

Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, established in 2018 by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, is a premier institution dedicated to excellence in legal education and research. As a National Law University, DNLU offers a dynamic academic environment that integrates rigorous legal training with interdisciplinary and socio-legal perspectives. The University strives to nurture competent legal professionals, scholars, and policymakers committed to justice, constitutional values, and social transformation.

About the Conference

In celebration of International Women’s Day, this conference provides a platform to discuss the rights, care, and dignity of elderly women. It brings together scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students to examine legal, social, and policy frameworks, highlight challenges faced by elderly women, and explore solutions that promote justice, empowerment, and well-being. Through interdisciplinary dialogue, the conference aims to contribute to policy reforms and social awareness in line with the principles of gender equality and women’s rights.

Theme of the Conference

Elderly Women and Law: Rights, Care and Dignity.

Thematic Options

Theme I: RIGHTS, IDENTITY, AND LEGAL STATUS OF ELDERLY WOMEN

• Constitutional guarantees and the right to live with dignity
• Legal identity, autonomy, and decision-making capacity
• Age, gender, and intersectional discrimination
• Access to justice and legal aid for elderly women
• International human rights standards on ageing and women

THEME II: CARE, FAMILY, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Changing family structures and elderly women’s care
• Legal duties of children, caregivers, and the State
• Neglect, abandonment, and emotional abuse
• Community-based care and institutional support
• Ethics of care and intergenerational responsibility

THEME III: ECONOMIC SECURITY, PROPERTY, AND LIVELIHOODS

• Property, inheritance, and succession rights
• Economic dependence and financial abuse
• Pensions, social security, and welfare entitlements
• Informal labour, unpaid care work, and ageing women
• Poverty, widowhood, and economic vulnerability

THEME IV: VIOLENCE, HEALTH, AND DIGNITY IN OLD AGE

• Domestic violence and elder abuse against women
• Health rights, geriatric care, and mental well-being
• Consent, guardianship, and end-of-life decision-making
• Institutional abuse and State accountability
• Ensuring dignity, privacy, and bodily autonomy

About Call for Papers

The Conference invites original research papers, doctrinal and empirical studies, case analyses, and policy-oriented submissions from academicians, Faculty members, researchers, practitioners, and students. Interdisciplinary perspectives are encouraged. Selected papers may be considered for publication, subject to review.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

• Abstract Topic: abstracts must be allocated to a specific Theme, Topic and Sub-Topic.
• Use Times New Roman 12-point font, double spaced. References may be single spaced.
• Abstract title: limited to 15-20 words in UPPER CASE
• Abstract: 250-300 words
• Keywords: 5-6 words

Certificate & Paper Publication

• Selected papers will be published in an Edited Book with an ISBN.
• All the presenters and attendees will be awarded the Certificate of Paper Presentation & Certificate of Participation respectively.

Paper Submission Guidelines

• Papers must be original and unpublished.
• Abstract: 200–250 words with 3–5 keywords.
• Full paper length: 3,000-3500 words.
• Format: APA 7th Edition, Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced.
• Author details on a separate cover page (for blind review).
• File format: MS Word (.doc/.docx) only.
• Papers will be peer-reviewed.

Important Dates

• Last date of Abstract Submission: 04 March 2026
• Last Date for Payment of Registration Fee: 04 March 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: 06 March 2026
• Full Paper Submission: 30 April 2026
• Date of Conference: 08 March 2026

Registration Fee

• Academicians/Faculty Members: INR 199
• Research scholars/Students (UG/PG): INR 99
• Industry Experts /Practitioners/ Legal and Policy Professionals: INR 199

Registration and Payment

• Registration Form: [Click here to Register]
• Payment Link: [Click here to Pay]

Downloads

Brochure: [Click here to view]

Contact

Email: [email protected].

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